Local News
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Winter warmers from Sunrise Rotary Club for Helderberg Hospice
Helderberg Hospice received a generous donation of 30 warm blankets from the Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club, presented by president Gail Sykes to Sister Thandi Sililo, to provide comfort and warmth…
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Farewell to a ‘true gentleman’
The Somerset West community honored beloved resident David “Boetie” Gordon at his funeral on Saturday (23 August), celebrating the life of the 84-year-old civil engineer, rugby pioneer and devoted family…
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Deveney Nel-moordsaak nou na hooggeregshof
Die saak van die 18-jarige man wat Deveney Nel na bewering op 7 Augustus 2024 by die Hoërskool Overberg vermoor het, is verlede Woensdag (20 Augustus) in die Caledon-landdroshof na…
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Police probe serious crimes in Macassar
Macassar police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man at L Flats on Sunday (24 August) and an armed robbery on Saturday (23 August), with no arrests made…
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Helderberg rugby clubs in crucial fight for promotion
Seven of the Helderberg’s 10 rugby clubs remain active in the final stages of their 2025 campaigns, with teams facing crucial matches to determine relegation, promotion, and playoff qualification across…
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Taxi turmoil: Two killed, three wounded in Helderberg shootings
Taxi violence erupted across the Helderberg on Tuesday, claiming two lives and injuring three others in separate shootings just one day after the City of Cape Town appealed for calm,…
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Local artists vie for coveted biennial portrait-art prize
Two Helderberg artists, Somerset West resident Tessa Smit and Rene Snyman from Sir Lowry’s Pass, have been selected among the top 40 finalists for the prestigious 2025 Portrait Award, with…
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‘Gee ons elektrisiteit!’ roep Beverly Hills-inwoners tydens betoging
Beverly Hills-inwoners in Strand het Maandag (18 Augustus) betoog en bande gebrand oor beweerde onvoldoende dienslewering en behuisingskwessies.
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Busamed Paardevlei launches first mental wellness facility in Somerset West
Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital officially launched its first stand-alone mental wellness facility, Thrive@Busamed, on Thursday 14 August in the Paardevlei Precinct, marking a significant milestone for the healthcare group’s expansion…
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Make your ballsiest move, sign up to be a purple daredevil
The annual Hollard Daredevil Run, where men run 5km wearing only purple Speedos to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancers, will take place countrywide on Friday 31 October with…
